| Hire a Guide for Your Tour or Program |
| Welcome to the San Francisco Tour Guide Guild's guide referral system! We give you access to the best tour guides in San Francisco—Certified Guides who have passed a rigorous exam of Bay Area history and have documented extensive experience leading tours in San Francisco, Muir Woods/Sausalito, the Wine Country, Monterey/Carmel and other parts of Northern California. |
| This site has a simple process to connect you with the guides you need. Please review the information on this page regarding rates and conditions. Once you choose "Okay" we will ask you to provide information about your upcoming program, and we'll then be able to match you with guides whose skills meet your needs. |
| Rates |
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The current rate for a tour in English is $175 for four hours or less, and $35 hourly thereafter. The rate for a foreign language tour is $200/$40. |
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Meet and Greet, Hospitality Desks, and services other than tours are $30 hourly with a four hour minimum for English speaking guides, and $35 hourly/4 hr. min. for foreign language guides. Since San Francisco and Oakland Airports are located out of the city, reimbursement of guide travel time and expenses is standard for airport assignments. |
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| Conditions |
| The San Francisco Tour Guide Guild is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing educational programs and a certification program for guides. Your request form will be forwarded to several experienced, Certified guides, and they will contact you if they are available. The guides will be able to answer any questions you may have, and you may choose which guide(s) you wish to hire. The guides work as independent contractors, and all business arrangements are handled with them directly. The Guild receives no referral fees. |
| Frequently Asked Questions About San Francisco Tours |
| If you have logistical questions about operating San Francisco tours, you will find useful information in our FAQ for Operating a Tour in San Francisco |
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